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12:45 AM ET, August 23, 2017

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Rustin Dodd / Kansas City Star:
Salvador Perez returns, lifts Royals to a 3-2 victory over the Rockies  —  In 17 days without Salvador Perez, the Royals won six baseball games and lost nine.  They lost 3 1/2 games in the American League Central race, and they dropped out of a wild-card spot, and inside the manager's office …
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Maria Torres / Kansas City Star:   Royals honor former closer Greg Holland in pregame tribute
Associated Press:   Royals activate All-Star catcher Salvador Perez from DL
Rustin Dodd / Kansas City Star:   Royals catcher Salvador Perez to return for series opener against Colorado
Fox Sports:
Playoff-hopeful Royals host NL wild-card pole-sitting Rockies
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
New York Yankees beat up Matthew Boyd, Detroit Tigers, 13-4  —  If there was one thing to remember about the Tigers' latest beat-down on Tuesday night, it was the way Gary Sanchez hit a baseball nearly 500 feet to left-centerfield.  —  It was awesome to watch, the way the Yankees catcher disposed …
Discussion: Bless You Boys
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Rob Manfred calls Detroit Tigers owner Chris Ilitch ‘exciting addition’  —  Christopher Ilitch has made a good impression on the commissioner.  —  While speaking with the media on Tuesday afternoon at Comerica Park, Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said Ilitch …
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:   Commissioner Rob Manfred: There's ‘not explanation’ for more home runs
Scott Boeck / USA Today:
Four players who could be traded before Aug. 31 postseason roster deadline
Discussion: Detroit Free Press
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Tommy Milone hit hard early, late comeback falls short as Mets fall to Diamondbacks, 7-4  —  The dream in spring training was a dominant rotation featuring five or seven power pitchers putting up solid start after solid start.  The reality is now that five starters are currently on the disabled list …
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Arizona Republic:
Mathis to DL with fractured hand  —  The Diamondbacks placed catcher Jeff Mathis on the 10-day disabled list Tuesday after revealing that Mathis tore the ligament off of the bone in his right hand.  —  The injury occurred during a play in the fourth inning of Monday night's win over the Mets, according to the Diamondbacks.
Arizona Republic:   Wednesday's game  —  Diamondbacks at Mets  —  Where: Citi Field, New York.
Associated Press:
D-backs place catcher Jeff Mathis on 10-day DL with broken hand  —  NEW YORK — Jeff Mathis was placed on the 10-day disabled list Tuesday with a broken right hand, leaving the Arizona Diamondbacks without their top catcher as they make a playoff push.  —  Arizona manager Torey Lovullo …
Discussion: ESPN
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Associated Press:   MLB notes: Indians place reliever Andrew Miller, starter Danny Salazar on disabled list
Fox Sports:
Mets 3B David Wright begins rehab assignment at Class A  —  NEW YORK (AP) Still hoping to rejoin the New York Mets this season, captain David Wright started a rehab assignment Tuesday night with Class A St. Lucie.  —  Wright was the designated hitter and batted third at Charlotte …
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WAVY Sports / WAVY-TV:
Chesapeake's David Wright will DH for Mets Class-A team
Fox Sports:
Ump Wendelstedt being treated for concussion-like symptoms  —  CLEVELAND (AP) Plate umpire Hunter Wendelstedt is being treated for concussion-like symptoms after being struck in the mask.  —  Wendelstedt will not work the remainder of Cleveland's series against the Boston Rex Sox …
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ESPN:   Rob Manfred says game will have to decide whether to turn to computer plate umpires in due time
Matt Gelb / Philly.com:
Aaron Nola mashed for second straight start in Phillies loss  —  Before the two backbreaking Marlins home runs that sent Aaron Nola to the dugout Tuesday, the 24-year-old righthander issued a leadoff walk.  It was the second time in three innings he walked the first batter.  And, each time, that runner scored.
Discussion: Fish Stripes
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Paul Hudrick / CSN Philly:
Phillies-Marlins 5 things: Let's play 2; Pivetta will get the ball in Game 2
Discussion: Fish Stripes and The Good Phight
Jerry DiPaola / Greensburg Tribune-Review:
Pirates pitching falters again in 8-5 loss to Dodgers  —  EMAIL NEWSLETTERS  —  The Pirates scored at least five runs for the seventh consecutive game Tuesday night, but their record in that span alarmingly fell to 2-5 after an 8-5 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers before 17,288 at PNC Park.
Discussion: Bucs Dugout
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ESPN:   Dodgers hopeful for speedy returns as Cody Bellinger, Alex Wood go on DL
Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:
MLB to implement code of conduct for fans at ballparks in 2018  —  Effective next season, Major League Baseball intends to implement a universal code of conduct for fans who attend games.  —  The issue, which arose after a May 1 incident in which Baltimore Orioles center fielder Adam Jones …
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Tom Withers / USA Today:
Cleveland Indians place pitchers Andrew Miller, Danny Salazar on disabled list  —  CLEVELAND — The Indians have asked their next-door neighbors for some help in treating Andrew Miller's sore knee.  —  With the All-Star reliever back on the disabled list with tendinitis …
Mike Berardino / Twin Cities:
Twins roll 4-1 behind Kyle Gibson, three-homer attack  —  CHICAGO -Should the Twins make Kyle Gibson available via trade this offseason, as many frustrated fans seemingly wish they would, the first inquiry should come from Chicago White Sox general manager Rick Hahn.
Discussion: South Side Sox
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Yankees, like the Tigers, are still dealing with bad contracts given to veterans  —  DETROIT — The Yankees don't want to be like the Tigers, who entered Tuesday night's game 54-69 because several of their high-priced veterans like Miguel Cabrera, Justin Verlander, Jordan Zimmerman …
Discussion: Pinstripe Alley
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Addison Russell believes he is close to rejoining Cubs from disabled list  —  Cubs shortstop Addison Russell discusses his progression as he aims to return from a foot injury on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017.  (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Shortstop Addison Russell believes …
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Brewers Claim Aaron Brooks From Cubs  —  The Brewers have claimed right-hander Aaron Brooks off outright waivers from the Cubs, MLBTR has learned (Twitter links).  He'll join Milwaukee's Triple-A affiliate for the time being.  Brooks was designated for assignment over the weekend when the Cubs picked up Rene Rivera from the Mets.
Discussion: Al's Ramblings
Associated Press:
Aaron Judge's strikeout streak finally comes to an end  —  DETROIT (AP) — Aaron Judge singled and walked three times before being removed in the seventh inning Tuesday night, ending his record-setting streak of 37 games with at least one strikeout.  —  The New York Yankees led Detroit 11-1 when Judge was removed for a pinch-hitter.
 
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers' wild-card chase doesn't change Cashner's job
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
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Cincinnati.com:
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Angels Sign Fernando Salas To Minors Deal
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ESPN:
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Marlins Designate Javy Guerra
Discussion: Fish Stripes
 

 
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